Procurement

Build Nova Scotia ensures all purchasing and tendering activities are conducted in a fair and open manner to ensure we obtain the best value in terms of delivery, products, services, site selection and technical expertise. Business policies are consistent with other Provincial Government Departments, Agencies and Crown Corporations in accordance with the Province of Nova Scotia Public Procurement Policy and all applicable trade agreements.

For new business development opportunities on the Halifax waterfront, please contact BDO@buildns.ca.

Our publicly tendered opportunities are published on the Nova Scotia Tenders Web Portal: Nova Scotia Tender Site.

You may register with the Tender Opportunities Notification Service “TONS” to receive email notifications of all tenders posted that relate to the categories selected at the time of registering. You can register for this service at the Nova Scotia Tender Opportunity Notification Service.

**NEW – May 1, 2026**

Build Nova Scotia has partnered with Biddingo.com, to provide information regarding our bid opportunities. All guests to the Build Nova Scotia-Biddingo Landing Page site can view active bids, bid results and previous award information. If you are interested in working with Build Nova Scotia, please register by clicking on the Vendor Registration Form button on the Build Nova Scotia-Biddingo Landing Page to receive email notifications about upcoming procurement opportunities. Doing so will enable you to download bid documents, associated addenda and will provide information about how to respond to the bid.

Build Nova Scotia looks forward to receiving your proposal or bid documents and learning more about what goods & services your organization offers.

We strive to provide a transparent process for our vendor partners. For more information please contact BuildNS.Procurement@novascotia.ca.

News

New Business Development Opportunity – Bedford Harbourwalk Business Pop-Up

May 2026 — Build Nova Scotia is seeking four local operators to bring retail pop-up experiences to the Bedford Harbourwalk. For local businesses inter…

May 2026 — Build Nova Scotia is seeking four local operators to bring retail pop-up experiences to the Bedford Harbourwalk. For local businesses interested in activating a modified shipping container retail space, each for…

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New Business Development Opportunity – Salt Yard Kiosk, Halifax Waterfront

May 2026 — Build Nova Scotia is seeking an operator for a kiosk in the Salt Yard small business district on the Halifax Waterfront. For entrepreneurs…

May 2026 — Build Nova Scotia is seeking an operator for a kiosk in the Salt Yard small business district on the Halifax Waterfront. For entrepreneurs interested in delivering a high-quality, engaging experience that reflec…

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Public Housing Website Launches

Nova Scotians can now track progress on public housing projects across the province. “Well over half of the homes we promised – as part of our histori…

Nova Scotians can now track progress on public housing projects across the province. “Well over half of the homes we promised – as part of our historic, multi-year investment in public housing – are now underway or complet…

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Public Housing for Shannon Park

One hundred new public housing apartments will provide safe, affordable homes for more than 300 people in Shannon Park. The homes will be the first to…

One hundred new public housing apartments will provide safe, affordable homes for more than 300 people in Shannon Park. The homes will be the first to get underway as part of a larger housing plan announced by the provinci…

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Lunenburg Working Waterfront Video Series

The Lunenburg Working Waterfront is more than a scenic view—it’s the backbone of the community. Built on collaboration and shared purpose, it continue…

The Lunenburg Working Waterfront is more than a scenic view—it’s the backbone of the community. Built on collaboration and shared purpose, it continues to shape the future of this UNESCO World Heritage Site and is recogniz…

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Improvement to a pond in West Pubnico

This spring, people living in the Pond Road area of West Pubnico should notice an improvement in the air. A plan will be implemented to use a simple,…

This spring, people living in the Pond Road area of West Pubnico should notice an improvement in the air. A plan will be implemented to use a simple, but proven, technology to reduce the effect from the pond at the end of…

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Windsor Public Housing Another Step Closer

Public housing that will provide homes for 16 individuals or families in Windsor is another step closer. The Province has issued a request for proposa…

Public housing that will provide homes for 16 individuals or families in Windsor is another step closer. The Province has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to complete the detailed design work and to build two 8-unit ap…

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Women in Construction: Raising the Bar – and the Acute Care Tower

Women in Construction Week – March 1 to 7 – is a time to recognize the people whose expertise, leadership, and commitment are reshaping Canada’s built…

Women in Construction Week – March 1 to 7 – is a time to recognize the people whose expertise, leadership, and commitment are reshaping Canada’s built environment. On the Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project, women are doin…

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Dartmouth Waterfront Project Update – 18 Canal Street Deconstruction

Work is taking place over the coming weeks to deconstruct and remediate a former warehouse building at 18 Canal Street on the Dartmouth Waterfront.  T…

Work is taking place over the coming weeks to deconstruct and remediate a former warehouse building at 18 Canal Street on the Dartmouth Waterfront.  This work will help ensure the safety of the property and public access t…

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Updated Timeline – Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project: Underground Electrical Work

*UPDATED TIMELINE* ⚠️ Construction Update: Underground Electrical Work ⚡ Build Nova Scotia and PCL Construction are completing important underground…

*UPDATED TIMELINE* ⚠️ Construction Update: Underground Electrical Work ⚡ Build Nova Scotia and PCL Construction are completing important underground electrical work near the QEII Halifax Infirmary to bring power to the ne…

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